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Webster 1913 Edition

Ballad

Bal′lad

,
Noun.
[OE.
balade
, OF.
balade
, F.
ballade
, fr. Pr.
ballada
a dancing song, fr.
ballare
to dance; cf. It.
ballata
. See 2d
Ball
,
Noun.
, and
Ballet
.]
A popular kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing;
as, the
ballad
of Chevy Chase
; esp., a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

Bal′lad

,
Verb.
I.
To make or sing ballads.
[Obs.]

Bal′lad

,
Verb.
T.
To make mention of in ballads.
[Obs.]

Webster 1828 Edition

Ballad

BAL'LAD

,
Noun.
A song; originally, a solemn song of praise; but now a meaner kind of popular song.

BAL'LAD

,
Verb.
I.
To make or sing ballads.

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